Last week, the Department of Natural Resources announced it was putting the Riley Rotor timber sale, about five miles southwest of the Oso slide, on hold for “additional review.” The slopes are so ...

STATELINE, Nev. – To address hazardous vegetation in steep and remote terrain, NV Energy is utilizing helicopter-assisted operations to safely and efficiently remove trees and debris. This work is ...

He explains that this particular long line has a logging hook on its end and is rated to 10,000 pounds, but the helicopter can only carry a 4,000-pound load. He "comes out of the hole" (the landing ...